Celebrating Service & Dedication: EM Team Members Receive STAR Awards
Our STAR Award Honorees The Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to recognize several team members who have been honored with the UTHealth Houston STAR Award – a special recognition celebrating meaningful milestones of service and dedication to our institution….
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother’s Star Continues to Shine in UT System Induction!
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother Inducted into the Kenneth I. Shine Academy! Our department proudly congratulates Hilary Fairbrother, MD, MPH on her induction into the Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Science Education of the University of Texas System. The Shine Academy’s…
Next Level Exploration: How Dr. Kris Lehnhardt Prepares Teams for Extreme Environments
Dr. Kris Lehnhardt Highlights Human Readiness at ASCENDxTexas 2026 Leaders from NASA, industry, academia, and government convened at ASCENDxTexas 2026 to explore the future of human spaceflight and the challenges of preparing people for extreme and off-world environments. Kris Lehnhardt,…
Honoring the Heart of Our Department: Resident Appreciation Week!
Resident Appreciation Week 2026: A Record-Breaking Celebration Last week, our department proudly celebrated Resident Appreciation Week 2026, recognizing the dedication, resilience, and commitment of our exceptional residents! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our faculty, alumni, advanced practice providers, and…
From Freedom House to Today: The Roots of EMS in Dr. Adeola Kosoko’s Latest ACEP Now Article
Honoring the Roots of Modern EMS: Dr. Adeola Kosoko Published in ACEP Now As Black History Month concludes, our department proudly recognizes faculty scholarship that highlights the historical foundations of our specialty. Adeola Kosoko, MD, Associate Professor and Section Chief…
Future Residents Get a 2nd Look at Our Training, Teamwork, & Community
Second Look Season: Thank You to Our Visiting Applicants! Our EM Residency program was proud to welcome applicants back to campus for this year’s Second Look events. It was a pleasure hosting so many impressive future physicians and giving them…
Midweek Reset: Walk, Talk, and Recharge with Walk with a Doc!
What is Walk with a Doc? It’s a walking program designed for everyone interested in improving their well-being. We believe that there’s no better way to begin your afternoon than on your feet, taking steps to benefit your heart…
Preparing for Injury Beyond Earth: EM Faculty & Collaborators Publish Spaceflight Training Study
New case report highlights how emergency care inside a spacesuit could shape future astronaut safety protocols As human space exploration expands, preparing for medical emergencies beyond Earth is critical. A newly published case report in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine highlights…
The Wild Side of Emergency Medicine: Tox & ID at the Houston Zoo
Where Medicine Meets the Wild: EM Residents Explore Tox & ID at the Houston Zoo An immersive Toxicology & Infectious Disease learning experience beyond the classroom Emergency Medicine education stepped outside the lecture hall and into the wild as residents…
Keeping Houston Running: UTH-EM’s Role at the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon
EM Team Stands Ready at the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon A behind-the-scenes look at how UTHealth Emergency Medicine helped keep runners safe On January 11th, runners and spectators gathered in downtown Houston for the annual Chevron Houston Marathon weekend. More…